Colorado State AD John Weber on the Fan Experience, Naming Rights, his Path to the Chair & more.

Colorado State Director of Athletics John Weber joins Loyola Marymount AD Craig Pintens on Margins of Victory to dive into the Rams' record football attendance in 2024, Weber's unique path to the AD chair, naming rights, improving the fan experience and much more.

00:00 - Introduction
02:05 - What made you want to step into the AD chair after retiring from the private sector?
04:02 - How unique is Fort Collins?
04:52 - What are the differences between the private sector and athletics now, as both you and your president have come from the private sector?
07:45 - How did building CSU's NIL collective from scratch prepare you for the AD role?
09:38 - How do you envision getting to the full revenue share cap?
12:21 - What are things the Pac-12 can evaluate as it re-emerges as a new league?
14:52 - How are you thinking about media rights as a revenue stream?
18:31 - How does your experience as a fan influence what you want to accomplish?
23:37 - What are the nuances you and your team are working through to prepare for your move to the Pac-12?
24:20 - Are you planning to do anything unique with the court at Moby Arena?
25:08 - What does success look like five years from now?
29:00 - Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why?